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Pakistan Army Court-Martials Lt Gen Faiz Hameed for Violating Army Act

What Happened: The Pakistan Army initiated court-martial proceedings against Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed for violating the Army Act, while continuing rigorous counterterrorism operations across Balochistan and KP. What you need to know: The Pakistan Army initiated court-martial proceedings against former spymaster Lt Gen (Retd) Faiz Hameed after a detailed probe revealed violations of the […]

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West Bengal Passes Law for Possible Execution of Rapists

What Happened: West Bengal has passed a law that could lead to the execution of rapists in response to protests following the rape and murder of a doctor, though it still needs presidential approval. What you need to know: In response to weeks of protests demanding justice for a doctor’s rape and murder, West Bengal

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Bangladesh Sweeps Test Series 2-0 Against Pakistan

What Happened: Bangladesh achieved a historic 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan with a six-wicket victory in Rawalpindi, marking their first-ever series win against them. What you need to know: Bangladesh achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever Test series win over Pakistan, completing a 2-0 clean sweep with a tense six-wicket victory in

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Imran Khan Seeks to Block Military Trial Over May 9 Events

What Happened: Imran Khan has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court to prevent a possible military trial over the May 9 incidents, amid ongoing speculation and government discussions. What you need to know: Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has petitioned the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to prevent a potential military

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Punjab to Introduce 5,000 Electric Buses Under ‘Green Transport’ Project

What Happened: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will launch a ‘Green Transport’ project with 5,000 electric buses to address traffic and pollution issues in major cities. What you need to know: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is set to launch a ‘Green Transport’ initiative, which will introduce 5,000 electric buses across major cities in Punjab,

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Journalist Nisar Lehri Shot Dead in Mastung

What Happened: Senior journalist Nisar Lehri was shot dead in Mastung, Balochistan, amid ongoing violence against journalists in Pakistan. What you need to know: In a tragic event, senior journalist Nisar Lehri was shot dead in the Gul Kand area of Mastung, Balochistan. The police confirmed that Lehri, who served as the Press Club secretary,

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Angelina Jolie Condemns Global Injustice and Gaza Bombardment

What Happened: From the archives, Angelina Jolie criticized global injustice and the unequal distribution of human rights, condemning both the international focus on business interests and the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza. What you need to know: Angelina Jolie has criticized global injustice, highlighting how some groups receive justice while others do not, even within

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Karachi Jail Denies Special Treatment for Natasha Iqbal

What Happened: The Karachi Central Jail official denied claims that Natasha Iqbal, the Karsaz accident suspect, is receiving special treatment, stating she is treated like other inmates. What you need to know: Sheeba Shah, the Deputy Inspector General of the women’s barrack at Karachi Central Jail, denied claims that Natasha Iqbal, the prime suspect in

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Government Restricts Social Media Use for Employees

What Happened: The Establishment Division has restricted government employees’ social media use to prevent unauthorized sharing of official information, with violations leading to disciplinary action. What you need to know: The Establishment Division has released a memorandum prohibiting government employees from using social media without prior permission, aiming to prevent the unauthorized sharing of official

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Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec aims to trademark his iconic Olympic stance

What Happened: Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who won silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics, wants to trademark his famous stance from the games. His unique pose became very popular online, leading others to try and trademark it without his permission. His coach, Erdinc Bilgili, said they filed the trademark application to protect it. What you

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